Sales Associate

Description:Why you don't want to work for a bank but you do want to work at ING DIRECT!Forget any preconceived notions you have about working for a big bank - they won't help you here. In fact, we consider ourselves to be "anti-bank" in our thinking and that's why we're looking for a special kind of candidate. Here are some of the skills that we are looking for to thrive in our unusual environment: An Entrepreneur at Heart - At ING DIRECT, we're all about offering very cool, simple products that our customers actually need and understand - if our customers don't see the value in our products, we've dropped the (Orange) ball! A Straight-Shooter - We tell it like it is - internally and to the outside world - but you should never forget about professionalism. Outgoing and Easy to be Around - You've got to be fun, approachable and easy to have around. "High maintenance" personalities and inflated egos need not apply.Confident and Independent - Sure, there's a lot to learn and your job will be incredibly diverse but ... there's never a dull moment. You really need to be a person who enjoys variety and has the confidence to dive-in and get the job done. (Of course, we're here to point you in the right direction but there's no hand-holding.)Our MissionThe mission of ING Direct is to lead America back to saving. Money is the fruit of our work and saving it is fundamental to our freedom. Few missions could be more important to the lives of our customers than this one. As part of one of the largest financial services companies in the world (NYSE: ING), ING DIRECT stands out as one of the most innovative companies today. We are not your typical bank. Our customers do their banking online, over the phone, or by mail. So, we don't have branches, teller lines, and high overhead costs, which in turn allow us to save our customers a lot of money.Sales Associates are the engine of ING DIRECT. They spend nearly 100% of his/her time on the phone taking incoming calls from current and potential customers with the goal of acquiring new accounts. Sales Associates are trained to discover needs and present solutions. Sales Associates will be able to handle 100-120 calls per day while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. ING DIRECT is known for outstanding customer service so Sales Associates are depended on to maintain the superior level of Customer Satisfaction. The working environment is fun and relaxed with a business casual dress code. It is also demanding, structured, and involves overcoming customers' banking concerns which can include some escalated issues. Sales Associates are expected to sell products, services and achieve aggressive sales goals which are measured daily. Sales Associates are competitive and thrive on customer interaction and never miss an opportunity to market a product or new service to a customer. If you are an energetic and competitive individual with sales experience, a positive attitude and interested in making a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. Strong company values combined with top notch people make ING DIRECT a great place to work.ING DIRECT is currently looking for Part-Time Sales associates who are available to work a shift between 11 am to 8 pm. You must be available for the following dates: Wednesday, May 14 through Friday May 23. Orientation will be held for 3 days, 8 am to 5 pm: May 14-May 16 Training will be held for 5 days, 10 am-7 pm: May 19th-May 23. This is an ideal job for anyone who wants to get their foot in the door in the Financial Services, Sales, Customer Service, or Real Estate industry and learn from one of the leaders in banking today! Apply Now. If you are interested in Part-Time positions please apply under "Part-time Sales Associate"Qualifications:Do you have what we're looking for? High School diploma required Energetic, Upbeat and Positive attitude Flexible schedule PC proficiency Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Possess a strong and competitive sales drive Commitment to excelSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceING DIRECT offers one of the best benefits plans around, providing medical and dental health coverage; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plans and fitness programs.Job Location: Los Angeles, CAJob Number: 6040Company URL: http://www.ingdirect.comCompany Profile:Why join the ING DIRECT team? We're on a mission to lead Americans back to saving and are looking for people who share that passion to join our team. Our successful Orange Savings Account and Orange Mortgage have set the bar for how to simplify financial products to provide a better deal for consumers. If you are an energetic individual interested in helping build a different kind of bank, we look forward to hearing from you. To learn more about the world's largest DIRECT bank, visit ingdirect.com.